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  • @icetray2727
    @icetray2727 Год назад +375

    “He turned LBs into speed bumps and DBs into roadkill” a perfect way to sum up Earl Campbell

    • @kimberlymitchell1776
      @kimberlymitchell1776 Год назад +5

      Hell fuck yeah my nigga

    • @icetray2727
      @icetray2727 Год назад +1

      @@user-sg8kq7ii3y he do scored lol

    • @greasyflight6609
      @greasyflight6609 Год назад +3

      I watched him as a kid...bulldozer but incredible speed

    • @btcurry1
      @btcurry1 Год назад +3

      Yes he did... However he's paid a bigger price then he was paid. Breaks my heart to see my favorite player and what the NFL, Ownership and even players association has basically turned their backs on him. The Jr Seaus etc. They profit pay these men. n

    • @btcurry1
      @btcurry1 Год назад

      @@user-sg8kq7ii3y and Earl isn't doing well. Yet RB's don't matter???? FOH

  • @frankrizzo4460
    @frankrizzo4460 Год назад +106

    He was one of the greatest running backs I've seen in my lifetime, what a tough runner he was and hardly ever ran out of bounds. Sadly I saw a video of him years ago he was struggling to walk and his son had to help him. Earl Campbell thanks for the memories.🏈

    • @chopperchopper1418
      @chopperchopper1418 Год назад +6

      He had his 5th back surgery. They tighten up the screws n got him off meds and alcohol n he sang with Willy Nelson . Not very good . He said that.

    • @petermontoya1796
      @petermontoya1796 Год назад +6

      It was too bad that surgery wasn't like it is today. He could have recovered from most of his injuries. Also imagine if he played for a Super Bowl team ?? Straight up POWER !!

    • @milamguthrie7457
      @milamguthrie7457 Год назад +2

      My uncle lives close to him in Westlake Austin. He said even years ago that he had seen him outside his house and that he needs a walker to assist him.

    • @landonmealer6414
      @landonmealer6414 11 месяцев назад +9

      What a lot of people don't know is that he was born with a spinal deformity. He always played in pain. He was truly a determined man. And humble

    • @russelturner5771
      @russelturner5771 10 месяцев назад +2

      Difference between 🏃 then & now. Past 🏃 were willing to take the punishment unfortunately they bodies paid a high price for absorbing that punishment.

  • @desrever1138
    @desrever1138 Год назад +126

    The Tyler Rose!
    Of all the NFL players that I have personally met he was far and away the most humble, gentle, giant of them all. What an amazing player and even better man.

    • @robertanselmo8906
      @robertanselmo8906 Год назад +5

      And in my humble opinion… the BEST overall running back of all time. Can run through you, around you.. under you… greatest combination of talent I’ve ever seen…. I’ve played college football and he’s the LAST PERSON I’d ever want to play against!!

    • @joemanco5864
      @joemanco5864 Год назад

      @@robertanselmo8906 as much as I love him, I think Bo has him beat, handily. but deff top 3 or 4

    • @chopperchopper1418
      @chopperchopper1418 Год назад +1

      Earl had 12 screws in his back. He was in so much pain that he thought about killing himself . Find the documentary that they hid....... good luck !.

    • @thomaskauser8978
      @thomaskauser8978 Год назад +1

      @robertanselmo-
      Bo Jackson could hit a ball , run it down , throw back to the plate
      And beat the tag!
      Campbell just ran the ball every play! IN THE HOUSTON ASTRODOME! YOU want to see a bad man LEROY KELLY! Jim brown who?

    • @thomaskauser8978
      @thomaskauser8978 Год назад

      @agoogoomuck- he better run because he ain't beating A BO throw from left field warning track?

  • @dard4642
    @dard4642 Год назад +52

    I grew up in Houston and Earl's rookie season was the same year I turned 8 years old and started watching football with my dad. Earl Campbell was my first hero.

    • @curtisake7431
      @curtisake7431 8 месяцев назад

      I grew up in Baytown. Luv Ya Blue!!!!

    • @MarkHermann-u5p
      @MarkHermann-u5p 4 месяца назад

      If earl played his whole career. On. Grass like john riggins he wouldve set records that wouldve never been broken 😊

    • @MarkHermann-u5p
      @MarkHermann-u5p 4 месяца назад

      Bum. Phillip's was a good coach but he overused earl

    • @175omri6
      @175omri6 12 дней назад

      All I needed to see was that first clip 😤

  • @charlesmurphy3222
    @charlesmurphy3222 Год назад +621

    The Original Beast Mode.

    • @shazam_daghost3427
      @shazam_daghost3427 Год назад +25

      Yeah he is...... i hear black exploitation 70s music when earl runs too😂😂

    • @debatedking7523
      @debatedking7523 Год назад +8

      ​@@shazam_daghost3427 😂

    • @boxingoffice2766
      @boxingoffice2766 Год назад +7

      ​@@Romans219"I love football and could care less about skin color " That works in the perfect world, not here on earth

    • @chrissinclair4442
      @chrissinclair4442 Год назад +8

      Marion Motley.

    • @loydkline
      @loydkline Год назад +8

      Earl Campbell was original unstoppable running 🏃‍♂️ back

  • @abelgarcia6992
    @abelgarcia6992 5 месяцев назад +3

    Awesome running back. Earl Campbell may God bless you always. Amen!

  • @steelersfan1903
    @steelersfan1903 Год назад +136

    Thanks for the video NFL Throwback! Earl Campell was on of the greatest running backs to ever play the game and he’s one of the greatest players in Oilers franchise history.

    • @hectorlopez1069
      @hectorlopez1069 Год назад +7

      Shame he never got to play in the Superbowl because the steelers were in his way.

    • @nastypiglosi1788
      @nastypiglosi1788 Год назад +1

      Violent running

    • @raidersacdc4892
      @raidersacdc4892 Год назад +15

      Forget Oilers history. He’s one of the best in NFL History.

    • @btcurry1
      @btcurry1 Год назад +4

      Jerome Bettis closest RB to even compare to Earl Campbell.

    • @robertswift6101
      @robertswift6101 Год назад +4

      @@btcurry1 jim brown?

  • @HippieBuddah
    @HippieBuddah Год назад +32

    So since I'm among fellow Earl fans I have to tell my Hall of Fame story. While visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame one year I entered the room where you can pull up highlights of inductees on a large screen. So, naturally, I pulled up Earl's highlights. The room suddenly grew silent. I turned around to see every eye in the house fixated on this wrecking ball in cleats on the screen. A few of the younger fans approached and asked who that was and I told them, "That's Earl Campbell, the best running back ever."

    • @shellybastion9974
      @shellybastion9974 Год назад +6

      ..Damn straight. If you didn't see him play, you just can't imagine "Earl."

    • @OG-19
      @OG-19 5 месяцев назад +1

      Number two behind Jim brown.

    • @HippieBuddah
      @HippieBuddah 4 месяца назад +1

      @@OG-19 Valid opinion. Respect.

  • @WilzFargo8056
    @WilzFargo8056 Год назад +69

    The human bulldozer. Earl Campbell was a beast💯Legendary

  • @yancyjenkinssr1824
    @yancyjenkinssr1824 Год назад +33

    Lifelong Steeler fan. Utmost respect for Earl! Had 5 HOF on my defense at the sametime and Earl gave them fits.

    • @chadrupert4456
      @chadrupert4456 Год назад +2

      Remember the hit Donnie Shell put on him? I believe he broke some ribs!

    • @RamsLakersDodgers
      @RamsLakersDodgers 11 месяцев назад

      @@chadrupert4456Overrated hit.Campbell was spinning when Shell hit him.Did you see when Campbell flattened Shell at the 1:56 mark?😂

    • @leelineberry5821
      @leelineberry5821 9 месяцев назад +2

      as a oiler fan i can likewise tip my hat to the black and gold...they were as good as it gets... and it made for some incredible wars in that black and blue central division...

  • @t.s.9656
    @t.s.9656 Год назад +124

    Not a single moment of "show boating". He was a pure raw bad ass.

    • @roningham
      @roningham 5 месяцев назад +3

      That calm guy, who goes about his business at a stellar level. Everyone respects him, and all the loudmouths envy his class.

    • @tdirtyatl
      @tdirtyatl 3 месяца назад

      Why y'all so obsessed with Black men being humble?

    • @darrellterry9691
      @darrellterry9691 Месяц назад

      Barry Sanders is the GOAT

    • @Azznbad
      @Azznbad 19 дней назад

      ​@@darrellterry9691Jim Brown, Earl Campbell, and Gayle Sayers would eat Sanders for breakfast. Sanders lost more yards than any back in history. His team pulled him out of the game on short yardage near the goal line. The GOAT is in the game when you need two yards. No other great back was on the sidelines when their team needed a yard or two.

  • @Chubbydippin
    @Chubbydippin Год назад +20

    For all of that locomotive greatness, he was and is a humble and gentle soul. The #34 in Houston sports is history is synonymous with greatness. Earl, Hakeem and Nolan.

  • @texasturner2313
    @texasturner2313 Год назад +183

    Now imagine Earl Campbell with some of the huge offensive lines Emmitt Smith had in the 1990’s. Earl was one of the best ever.

    • @arbyarby3259
      @arbyarby3259 Год назад +13

      emmitt couldn't make a hole to run thru, he can only thank JJ for building the front line for him to run straight and not zip-zag making the entire defense missing tackles like Barry Sanders!! these two backs just ran out of steam carrying the entire team !!!

    • @averydaymond1560
      @averydaymond1560 Год назад +19

      I think Emmitt Smith and Tony Dorsett are 2 of the greatest RBs ever but both of them were fortunate to be drafted by the cowboys at a time when the cowboys had a real team on offense and defense.
      Which brings me to the other side of the coin which is RBs that were drafted by shitty teams. People don’t mention Earl Campbell in this regard but if you take him off those oilers teams they’re nothing. Also Walter Payton was unlucky in this regard because the Bears didn’t have a real team until Payton was well into his thirties. It would’ve been fascinating in both instances if those 2 had been drafted by good teams. We’ll never know the difference but I think conventional wisdom would suggest they would’ve won multiple Super Bowls.

    • @texasturner2313
      @texasturner2313 Год назад +6

      @@averydaymond1560 I couldn’t agree more.

    • @seanhanratty9494
      @seanhanratty9494 Год назад +14

      Look how fast and shifty he is too. He is almost on a level where he should be banned.

    • @cole8165
      @cole8165 Год назад +2

      @@arbyarby3259That’s not true. Just taking a shot at Emmitt.

  • @blakebrown84
    @blakebrown84 Год назад +13

    Earl Campbell is one of the greatest running backs in NFL history and he was great for the Oilers franchise. He’s the original Beast Mode who will overpower defenders with his speed and agility.

    • @ToddSaw
      @ToddSaw 6 месяцев назад

      Not "one of", he was the greatest.

  • @GreenCrib
    @GreenCrib Год назад +65

    Incredible highlight tape. Such a great running back/football player. I miss the Houston Oilers, and the Astrodome.

  • @cadmanwatching
    @cadmanwatching Год назад +14

    This is the best Earl Campbell highlight compilation I have ever seen. Great job! Loved the Tyler Rose 🌹

  • @DynastyIcon
    @DynastyIcon Год назад +82

    NFL Throwback.. y'all are clutch for this one 🔥 arguably the greatest power back of all time.. the play when he hit the Rams defender in the chest and got his jersey torn off.. ICONIC 💯

    • @ByronJames7
      @ByronJames7 Год назад +6

      Love Earl, and agree with most of what you said, but he wasn't better than Jim. You can't really argue againist 12 consecutive seasons as a power back and not missing a game.

    • @newagain9964
      @newagain9964 Год назад +4

      @@ByronJames7Jim Brown (RIP😔) only played 9 yrs.And perhaps most impressive is he lead league in rushing 8 of the years! 4 MVPs ain’t to shabby.

    • @anitafloyd2554
      @anitafloyd2554 Год назад

      ​@@ByronJames7what is this fascination with trying to correct ppl, while not being correct yourself? It is wide known that Jim Brown retired prematurely at 29. So if he played 12 years like you say, did he enter the NFL at 17 years old? I am pretty sure that he didn't.

    • @ByronJames7
      @ByronJames7 Год назад

      @@newagain9964 My mistake. Earl Campbell only played 8 seasons, brotha. Still agreat nonetheless!

    • @ByronJames7
      @ByronJames7 Год назад +1

      @@anitafloyd2554 You say fascination, and yet you are attempting to correct me. Lol the irony. And "prematurely?" what does that even mean? He retired when he wanted to, as an MVP, rushing leader, and NFL Champion. Would you say Earl Campbell retired "prematurely" as well? Because by my recollection, Earl was pretty beat down physically by the time he retired, having played one season less than Jim Brown.

  • @romans325kjb
    @romans325kjb Год назад +5

    Was blessed watching this man play football. True champion on and off the field. Issues now from play football 🏈 but God bless 🙏 you Earl.

  • @jacobwatson1406
    @jacobwatson1406 Год назад +38

    I love Earl Campbell 💯

  • @shahidwiggins
    @shahidwiggins Год назад +9

    I don’t think there’s a bigger, earl Campbell fan on the planet than me! I can’t even say the man’s name without tears welling up in my eyes! This dude right here, was something special. If I can meet anybody in this world he would be in my top 3!! and I’m still the Titans fan to this day because of him!!

    • @kevinparker5557
      @kevinparker5557 9 месяцев назад +1

      I grew up a Walter Payton fan but let me say this, always was a fan of Earl Campbell fan as well, admired both. What football players should be. Thanks for all the memories 👊

  • @jpr2136
    @jpr2136 Год назад +28

    This man is GOATed in the State of Texas! Give this man his flowers ASAP! 🎉

    • @johnwest5458
      @johnwest5458 Год назад

      What about Patrick mahomes. He's from Tyler Texas too.

    • @jpr2136
      @jpr2136 Год назад +2

      @@johnwest5458 that's not Earl Campbell. 🙃🫠

    • @garyswearingen9387
      @garyswearingen9387 Год назад

      Like his Earl Cambell hot link's.

    • @kevinr5187
      @kevinr5187 Год назад

      One awesome Texan!

  • @billslack5990
    @billslack5990 Год назад +4

    This is the most comprehensive collection of highlights I’ve seen of him-been my fav football player since I first saw him way back when. Met him and his family in Austin fairly recently. True class act and such a nice man.

  • @osirisjones4148
    @osirisjones4148 Год назад +56

    It's about time we got a proper highlight reel of Earl Campbell. Thanks NFL Throwback! His violent and fearless running style meant that he could never have a long career, but his first four seasons are arguably the greatest by any running back in NFL history (perhaps only Eric Dickerson is better by that measure). The run against the Rams is the ultimate angry run of all time - nothing comes close. He didn't just run over Isiah Robertson, he took his soul and ruined his life. Jim Brown's legendary commentary just makes it that much better. To my mind the collision with Jack Tatum at the goal line is the greatest single collision in NFL history: Campbell said that "A shock went down to the heels of my feet" with that hit. Legendary stuff. Great video.

    • @eyestoseefe7618
      @eyestoseefe7618 Год назад +2

      Tatum was basically the Defensive version of Campbell... both so physical

    • @paineintheass233
      @paineintheass233 Год назад

      Great comment. except for the fact his first 4 were the greatest. kinda like Bird. The way both played robbed us of the longevity, but I doubt either would trade their few stellar years for a few more of mediocrity. Just magnificent. Love the Tyler Rose.

    • @durellscott8028
      @durellscott8028 Год назад

      EARL CAMPBELL WAS THE
      JOHN MACKEY OF RUNNING BACKS.

  • @parrsnipps4495
    @parrsnipps4495 Год назад +110

    He had 36" thighs, 5'11" 244 pounds & did 40 yards in 4.6 seconds. Since retiring from football in 1985, Campbell has suffered from severe osteoarthritis in his knees, feet and back. The price of a pro football career is always high, but he was legendary.

    • @petergambino2129
      @petergambino2129 11 месяцев назад +7

      My buddy got let go from NFL, while he was still playing very well. At the time he was devastated. Afterward he played for the USFL, New Jersey Generals. Then the NY Giants picked him up during the strike year. Ultimately his career ended too early. Now, he says it was a blessing, all of his friends who had long NFL careers as linemen, are at best needing a cane to walk, most are in wheelchairs. Very sad, what we allow for entertainment.

    • @lmenzol
      @lmenzol 10 месяцев назад +13

      Didn't help that Houston had astro turf

    • @LoydKline-uw4no
      @LoydKline-uw4no 9 месяцев назад +3

      Earl Campbell was unstoppable college & NFL🏈 career

    • @PierreCausemybladderisempty
      @PierreCausemybladderisempty 8 месяцев назад +5

      What’s even crazier is he played his whole career with a spinal disease

    • @nuffsaid783
      @nuffsaid783 7 месяцев назад +3

      why the hell did they install a turf hard as cement ? Doesn't make sense...........@@lmenzol

  • @bdog1323
    @bdog1323 Год назад +41

    That first run is one of the reasons why the NFL got rid of the "tearaway" jerseys in the next couple of years. I remember this game, Earl had to leave the game to get a new jersey, Houston settled for a field goal & ended up losing 10-6 to a decent Rams team.

    • @napoearth
      @napoearth Год назад +3

      I'm not so sure that was a tearaway. He was just that powerful. I watched a ton of his runs and never saw him rip any other jerseys.

    • @texn14
      @texn14 Год назад +1

      @@napoearth If he had a tear away he would have gotten another 1, 000 yards. Looks like about half of the tackles are from being pulled down by his jersey. A true gladiator.

    • @poindextertunes
      @poindextertunes Год назад +1

      @@napoearth definitely tear away jerseys

    • @tima.478
      @tima.478 6 месяцев назад

      We used to call them "throw aways" in high school, lol. @@poindextertunes

  • @captjim007
    @captjim007 Год назад +9

    As a life long Miami Dolphins fan I can't help but admire Earl Campbell. He had the power of Csonka and the speed of Mercury Morris. He was very under rated.

  • @kjfromocpodcast1110
    @kjfromocpodcast1110 Год назад +13

    First run vs Rams is one the most classic of all runs by anyone. Tyler Rose!!!!

  • @cliffpeebles9705
    @cliffpeebles9705 Год назад +9

    I remember when the Oilers played my Bengals I just prayed we could hold Campbell to under a 100. The guy had incredible balance and power.

    • @petermontoya1796
      @petermontoya1796 Год назад +1

      I remember when the Oilers played my Raiders. Earl Campbell ran through Jack Tatum. UNSTOPPABLE !!

    • @cliffpeebles9705
      @cliffpeebles9705 Год назад

      @@petermontoya1796 Fun memories for sure.

  • @riyuuki
    @riyuuki Год назад +15

    My favorite player of all time and for good reason - some of the most iconic highlights ever.

  • @jimmyclark9595
    @jimmyclark9595 Год назад +4

    Earl was one of the greatest.He was one tough cookie.

  • @HippieBuddah
    @HippieBuddah Год назад +56

    In my mind, in his prime, as good as any running back to ever play the game.

    • @johnnywilcox4343
      @johnnywilcox4343 Год назад +5

      Too bad they ran him in the ground, they gave him no help, he can barely walk now.

    • @HippieBuddah
      @HippieBuddah Год назад +5

      @@johnnywilcox4343 Truth. Although I've seen he's gained some mobility back over the last several years with physical therapy. The Astroturf was like playing on concrete, took a terrible toll. :(

    • @chopperchopper1418
      @chopperchopper1418 Год назад

      @@johnnywilcox4343 study it out , er guessing. ✌️

    • @loydkline
      @loydkline Год назад +2

      ❤️ earl Campbell one man gang & Houston oiler fight song & Billy white shoes johnson

    • @grantp4022
      @grantp4022 Год назад +2

      Campbell was the best power running back I've seen in my lifetime. I didn't get
      to see Jim Brown play, but I know he was great as well. ( maybe better ?) I'd
      take Earl over any power back I've seen. He had great burst speed, in his first
      2 steps, and great top end speed, and could run faster than defensive backs. He
      had it all, power, great speed, and great moves. Guys would bounce off him like
      toothpicks, and must have had fear when they saw him break thru the line. I'm
      talking power backs, and not finesse runners like Barry Sanders, Tony Dorsett,
      and many others. Campbell was pretty much the best "all time" for power backs.
      Likely maybe tied with Jim Brown, or better ?

  • @markstine781
    @markstine781 Год назад +5

    This man was a monster! I am a Steeler fan and i hated watching him chew our defense apart!

  • @dad4ever-c90
    @dad4ever-c90 Год назад +24

    Isiah Robertson was an outstanding linebacker. However, he would be all but unknown to most current football fans if not for Earl Campbell and their UNFORGETTABLE collision!

  • @primeminister66
    @primeminister66 Год назад +3

    He did my Dolphins dirty one Monday night game. Earl was a beast. That Oiler helmet still one of the coldest ever

  • @FinneganHenderson
    @FinneganHenderson Год назад +3

    The true definition of unstoppable!. I love Earl Campbell .

  • @robertfregoso7455
    @robertfregoso7455 Год назад +8

    I almost became a Oiler Fan at a young age because of this exact MAN!!! Dude was UnreaL

  • @jsbc1988
    @jsbc1988 Год назад +5

    An absolute beast. Best running back of my lifetime

  • @scottwilson6712
    @scottwilson6712 Год назад +11

    You know.... we forget about Earl, but what an amazing Stallion....
    Thank you Mr. Cambell.

  • @davetessmer6424
    @davetessmer6424 Год назад +13

    The guy literally left it all on the field. I saw him on a show with several other NFL greats and although he seems to have his mental facilities his physical ones are not all there as he was in a wheel chair. Great player and tough guy.

    • @jeffreywillis4258
      @jeffreywillis4258 Год назад +4

      EC was diagnosed with Spinal Stenosis a few yrs back. He had had it since birth. Docs were amazed he played football, much less as a wrecking ball.

    • @densel.crocker1782
      @densel.crocker1782 Год назад

      ​@jeffreywillis4258 You're right. He was a beast who knew he was playing with borrowed time. He left everything out on the field.

  • @stevenkoudanis5238
    @stevenkoudanis5238 Год назад +2

    Earl Cambell was an absolute STUD and i only watch his Documentaries and highlights i was born late 80s but still what an absolute MACHINE

  • @larry6795
    @larry6795 Год назад +2

    I still remember watching the great running of Campbell, watching this brought me right back to the late 70’s we always looked forward to his games…never let us down 👏🏽🙏🏾

  • @santinodellacroce2079
    @santinodellacroce2079 Год назад +6

    I'm to young for Earl Campbell and Im 36 lol but man I wish i was around to see him live, in person or on TV.

  • @tyroneknight4930
    @tyroneknight4930 Год назад +3

    OMG 😲 as a child I could not believe my eyes. One of if not the best to ever do it.

  • @DavidhenshawSZU
    @DavidhenshawSZU Год назад +9

    The grandfather of angry runs 😤😤😤

  • @stevenfarrow4402
    @stevenfarrow4402 Год назад +3

    It took a whole defense of 11 HOF'ers to stop Earl Campbell

  • @biffschlaffley7847
    @biffschlaffley7847 Год назад +15

    One of the specially talented NFL players that never had a team around them to get a championship,let alone go to the Super Bowl.Unique talent and drive to win,just like less than 10 other backs in the Hall Of Fame with him. R.I.P. Jim Brown.

    • @joemanco5864
      @joemanco5864 Год назад

      they were thisclose many years, but had to meet the Steelers in the playoffs damn near every time (and barely lose) Bum Phillips would come to the end of year parade and say EVERY time "we knocked on the door, next year we'll kick it down!!" sadly never did

    • @seanhanratty9494
      @seanhanratty9494 Год назад

      The oilers were good when he played for them. They went to the AFC championship game, but they had to play the Steel when they were the best.

  • @mebsteve47
    @mebsteve47 Год назад +2

    My dad loved Earl Campbell. He encouraged me to watch him and run like him when I was younger. As I got older and the other boys got bigger I soon realized I’m not Earl Campbell.

  • @creepystares9853
    @creepystares9853 Год назад +10

    He was bigger than 2/3 of the defense and faster than most of the team. amazing running back.

    • @blackwidowsm
      @blackwidowsm Год назад +1

      His thighs were larger than my waist back in 78-79 measured an insane 34 inches. Earl had literal old oak tree trunk for legs, and as strong! 😳

    • @sarcasticallyrearranged
      @sarcasticallyrearranged 11 месяцев назад

      36 inches.

  • @user619tlsdca5
    @user619tlsdca5 Год назад +4

    When he got the Rock , every defender was in PANIC MODE as you can see this off their reaction of moving away than going towards him. It was the reality ofthe GREAT FEAR , defenders knew Cambel can break your neck when trying to tackle his thighs and why we saw MANY HIGH ARM GRABBING TO RIDE ALONG hoping other teammates hop on too. FEAR OF BREAKING A NECK was the real thoughts from defenders when they saw him get the ROCK.

    • @stevenrozakis5269
      @stevenrozakis5269 8 дней назад

      5’11/240…4.6 ….40yd dash …..vs. a 205 lb DB 💥

  • @thefootballguyusa7941
    @thefootballguyusa7941 Год назад +7

    The best power running back ever and absolute favorite to watch!

  • @stevecochran9078
    @stevecochran9078 Год назад +2

    I was a teenager in those days. The Oilers weren't my favorite team, but I loved watching Earl Campbell roll down the field like a tank. I also enjoyed seeing Bum Phillips commanding on the sidelines. He was my second favorite coach behind the legendary Don Shula. SKOAL BROTHER!!!

  • @raymondcarroll3876
    @raymondcarroll3876 Год назад +2

    I grew up here in Houston & there was NOBODY that was loved more than Earl the Pearl.

  • @troysmith6190
    @troysmith6190 Год назад +6

    I never got to see earl campbell play live but I have seen many recordings of him from my uncle's old tapes and campbell was a tough guy because I am surprised he lasted as long as he did with the crazy amount of carries he got and the hits he took and gave out no rb today could take that punishment he was a monster

    • @durellscott8028
      @durellscott8028 Год назад +1

      YES, THE CARRIES PER GAME,
      PER SEASON. UNMATCHED, UNBELIEVABLE.

  • @jasonwardy8192
    @jasonwardy8192 Год назад +3

    Deceptively quick feet, and amazing breakaway speed, combined w crushing strength. His ‘78-‘80 run might have been the best in history. A class act, so dignified. Love ya Mr Campbell.

  • @Tafsman
    @Tafsman Год назад +5

    His undoing was the fact that he was Houston's offense for the 6 years or so.

  • @spaceviking4966
    @spaceviking4966 Год назад +5

    My absolute all-time favorite running back! He's #1 in my book.

  • @Socialdecay864
    @Socialdecay864 Год назад +7

    Toughest Running Back ever!

  • @johnhuston650
    @johnhuston650 Год назад +1

    I loved that guy as a Viking fan! I truly did. Wanted to chew Skoal too brother. He is my favorite player of all time. God bless you for the great spectacle you are Earl!

  • @hectorlopez1069
    @hectorlopez1069 Год назад +4

    The way he knocked out that rams player and keep on going. Pure excellence by this running back.

  • @kylebeatty3904
    @kylebeatty3904 Год назад +2

    A great Running Back . A Super , unstoppable machine . Never forgotten .

  • @BODHEAZY
    @BODHEAZY Год назад +38

    I love it! Darrell Green next please! 20 years of running people down and 54 career interceptions. I bet you can find 28 minutes of content for number 28 himself. Please and thank you!

  • @astrostar49
    @astrostar49 Год назад +3

    Thanks for posting this retrospective. Had the pleasure of meeting this legend myself at a random airport cafe in Austin, Texas. Great guy, and top 3 running back in my book. Too bad Bum Phillips ran him into the ground. Would love to see him in today's era.

  • @anthonybryant3038
    @anthonybryant3038 Год назад +8

    The guy was a machine. However, the violence with which he ran ended up destroying his body.

  • @mcoleman537
    @mcoleman537 Год назад +2

    Man he's one of the Greatest!!! He deserves more credit...💯💪🏾🔥✊🏾

    • @durellscott8028
      @durellscott8028 Год назад +1

      JUST FELL SHORT OF 10,000
      YARDS AND 2000 YRDS RUSHING
      IN A SEASON. THAT IS THE FILM WE ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. I CAN NOW ENJOY WATCHING THE MOST POWERFUL RUSHING BACK OF ALL TIME DO HIS THING. DON'T KNOW WHY THEY SHORT CHANGED HIM. HE DESERVES MUCH BETTER ACKOLAIDS. 👏
      YES HE PAID THE PRICE FOR HIS BRUTAL RUSHING STYLE BUT IF HE DIDN'T , WE WOULDN'T HAVE THOSE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES.
      THANK YOU EARL CAMPBELL FOR EVERY YARD OF YOUR
      ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER. 🦏 🏈
      🎳 🚂 3️⃣4️⃣

  • @chadanderson9872
    @chadanderson9872 Год назад +6

    5:55 That moment Campbell collided with Jack “The Assassin” Tatem and stumbled into the end zone is one of the nastiest hits of all time. I wish I could have grown up in this era of the NFL.

    • @raidersacdc4892
      @raidersacdc4892 Год назад +1

      You missed out brother. IMO this was when the NFL was the shit. Physical man i loved it

    • @craigjohnson5590
      @craigjohnson5590 Год назад +2

      Yeah I get it...I'm in my mid 60's and that Era imho was the beginning of the end of "football". Which is why I insist we'd not be having the conversation of brady being the goat. He wouldn't have made it back them because he could be 'HIT"

    • @user-sg8kq7ii3y
      @user-sg8kq7ii3y Год назад +2

      Earl Campbell said that Tatum hit him the hardest ever. He said he felt that blow down his spine and into his toes. He said after that hit, "something felt wrong."
      Jack Tatum was a vicious hitter who feared no one. He was willing to die on the field.

    • @RamsLakersDodgers
      @RamsLakersDodgers 11 месяцев назад +1

      Campbell went to the locker room after that Tatum hit.

    • @steveg7189
      @steveg7189 5 месяцев назад

      Watching that sequence in slow motion... you realize the incredible amount of power and agility he possessed...

  • @jeromewilliams591
    @jeromewilliams591 Год назад +2

    That collision between him and Jack Tatum....WOW

  • @markjones952
    @markjones952 Год назад +8

    What a combination of speed and power! He'd run through you, around you...

  • @urex1717
    @urex1717 Год назад +2

    As a kid, I fell in love with Paul Warfield and he remained my favorite football player until I saw Earl Campbell. Nobody will ever surpass Mr. Campbell as my favorite. My emotions are torn when I think of him because I so love the unbelievable enjoyment that he provided but then I think about the toll on his body that said enjoyment gave to me. He will always have my respect for sacrificing himself the way he did. Dear lord what a beast he was and pity the unaware fool who made the mistake of getting between him and the goal line.

  • @davidmata4786
    @davidmata4786 Год назад +9

    Dude was a human Weeble Wobble wrecking ball.. It's amazing how this dude just folded linebackers and safety's.. Amazing running back..

  • @billythekid3234
    @billythekid3234 Год назад +3

    What some ppl don't know is he paid a very heavy price for running like that. He was in a wheel chair for 2 years, But thru hard work he is able to walk again very slowly. I felt so bad for him watching his story here on you tube. You all might want to check it out,, It's not easy to watch.

  • @zumadude1879
    @zumadude1879 Год назад +5

    Earl Campbell is the only player I've ever heard of whose thighs are attributed to him being hard to tackle.

    • @anitafloyd2554
      @anitafloyd2554 Год назад

      I have heard that about Emmitt Smith and Barry Sanders also.

    • @yancyjenkinssr1824
      @yancyjenkinssr1824 Год назад

      @@anitafloyd2554 look up Nigerian Nightmare

    • @ugaais
      @ugaais 9 месяцев назад

      You should see the ladies at the BET bathing suit competition..lol

  • @my2centz728
    @my2centz728 Год назад +1

    Some my memorable moments ever was watching Earl Campbell run that ball with my dad!

  • @HungNguyen-qj3vu
    @HungNguyen-qj3vu Год назад +4

    When u put pads and jersey on a mack truck and drive thru the defense

  • @fcruz43215
    @fcruz43215 Год назад +2

    Dude was a friggin' beast!

  • @manuginobilisbaldspot424
    @manuginobilisbaldspot424 Год назад +6

    I look at all these clips on that ridiculous Astroturf and it makes me cringe. That hastened his career as much as his playing style...all that punishment on that glorified concrete was nothing but detrimental. Plus, Pittsburgh AND Cincinnati played on it, meaning 10 games a year minimum were on that surface.

  • @timeno1763
    @timeno1763 10 месяцев назад +1

    Earl Campbell was the Irresistible Force.
    There were no immovable objects.

  • @donmilland7606
    @donmilland7606 Год назад +3

    I remember seeing that famous MNF game when I was a kid. ABC's preview featured him and his mother. Then the game started with the hype of that national exposure. He played some of the most inspiring football I have ever witnessed. The game turned into a"what is he going to do next?"

    • @ifyoucallmethenwordiwin
      @ifyoucallmethenwordiwin Год назад

      Earl was jim brown 2,0 by the way,,,, the long run he had on MNF against miami was broken brown from a physics stand point on a sports science show some years back, that last 50/60 yards,, you just saw a five foot eleven.235 pound man with28 to 34 pounds of pads on run a 4,38,,,,,,no wonder thosE 190 pound dbs could not catch him,,,,,,,UNF@#KINBELIVEABLE!!!!!

  • @ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987
    @ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987 Год назад +6

    Before Marshawn Lynch Earl Campbell was the original beast mode in the 1970's he was a true impactful player a great running back with power the 1st overall pick in 1978 nfl draft out of Texas Heisman trophy winner in 1977 he was awesome and a icon legendary player in the state of Texas he's a phenomenal man too

    • @RK-um9tu
      @RK-um9tu Год назад +1

      Don't insult Earl Campbell by comparing him to Marshawn Lynch...

    • @ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987
      @ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987 Год назад

      I'm not doing that to insult him I'm just keeping it 💯

    • @frankrizzo4460
      @frankrizzo4460 Год назад +2

      @@RK-um9tu You got that right, Earl had way more class.

  • @stephencox6934
    @stephencox6934 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you Earl Campbell for playing like you did and being the man you are. You are humble and you are great man.God bless you.

  • @brianegert2664
    @brianegert2664 Год назад +4

    How the hell did he NOT fumble more he held the rock like a loaf of bread!!!!💪🏽💁🏽‍♂️

    • @durellscott8028
      @durellscott8028 Год назад

      YEA, THAT HAS ALWAYS AMAZED
      ME TOO THE WAY HE PALMED
      THE FOOTBALL.?
      HE AND BODY BUILDER
      RONNIE COLEMAN SHARE SIMILAR FATES. 😢

  • @kdonovan221
    @kdonovan221 Год назад +4

    The creator of beast mode
    Didn’t need blockers ran over you or around you
    He was never caught from behind

  • @chancell0rK
    @chancell0rK Год назад +2

    My great grand uncle Alvin Anderson Coached him up!! Love me some Earl Campbell 💯💯🔥🔥

  • @kamehamehey22615
    @kamehamehey22615 Год назад +10

    The ending made me shed a couple tears 😢

  • @brandy2897
    @brandy2897 Год назад

    I was still a little kid when I started watching football. Luv Ya Blue forever. I still geek out seeing Earl Campbell at events.

  • @chrisuncleahmad
    @chrisuncleahmad Год назад +6

    The Tyler Rose

  • @stanleydupree1262
    @stanleydupree1262 Год назад +2

    3:10 Vintage Howard Cosell. "What you've seen tonight ladies and gentlemen is a truly great football player".

  • @Matt-xv2cp
    @Matt-xv2cp Год назад +7

    Life long Raider fan since the early 1970's, and Campbell was the hardest hitting back that I ever saw. Wouldn't say the best as I saw OJ, Payton, Dorsett, Allen, but for sure the toughest to bring down.

    • @jlongobardy1612
      @jlongobardy1612 Год назад

      Serious question: How would you compare Campbell to Marshawn Lynch? (Campbell is an icon; I get it; I champion it; I'm a huge fan of his; but I'm not old enough to have seen him play in real time, and so, as the only point of reference I can fathom, I wonder how the two compare.)

    • @RamsLakersDodgers
      @RamsLakersDodgers 11 месяцев назад

      Jack Tatum but a shellacking on him at the goal line.Sent Campbell to the locker room after that hit.

  • @w.allencaddell6421
    @w.allencaddell6421 Год назад +2

    That's a BAAAD MAN, even now, coming from a fan of the Dallas Cowboys since 1970. Jim Brown was too. RIP JIM, Your playing on God's team now. Hope to be able to come see you play again one day.

  • @zyrover
    @zyrover Год назад +6

    Earl Campbell was a brutal running back. Tackling him was hard work. Sadly, he's paying for all of those hits now.

  • @manuginobilisbaldspot424
    @manuginobilisbaldspot424 Год назад +4

    Jim Brown losing his mind at 1:30 is about as high a praise as you can get as a power running back.

  • @johnshields6852
    @johnshields6852 8 месяцев назад

    I loved watching earl back in the day, powerful running.

  • @jiliel7887
    @jiliel7887 Год назад +3

    I’m proud to say I cleaned this man’s pool. Never met him tho 😂

  • @smashleyscott8272
    @smashleyscott8272 11 месяцев назад

    Earl Campbell was a MAN... and he was class. He retired when I was a boy. I remember watching him olay a bit. Ive seen countless highlights of him. He was an absolute wrecking ball of a runner.

  • @proman1926
    @proman1926 Год назад +4

    This guy made some of the greatest defenses in Football look silly. Doomsday Dallas, Steel Curtain, Orange crush Denver, the Buddy Ryan Eagles. Jack Tatum and the Raiders.

    • @darksunday3012
      @darksunday3012 Год назад

      Jack Tatum?

    • @proman1926
      @proman1926 Год назад

      @@darksunday3012 check out the Jack Tatum Earl Campbell hit.

  • @ahart1985
    @ahart1985 6 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve had the opportunity to hang out with Mr Campbell many times… one of the best people you can meet

  • @jpmulli
    @jpmulli 8 месяцев назад

    I truly loved watching him run. A class act all the way.

  • @jamesdavison2927
    @jamesdavison2927 11 месяцев назад

    Never never do i tire of watching earl campbell's PUNISHING folks with his "bad assery"
    POW POW POWERFUL!!!!!
    DARN

  • @michaelmadsen-yq5kw
    @michaelmadsen-yq5kw 8 месяцев назад

    Fans who went to see Campbell were blessed with an outstanding performance. What a show it was when Houston played Chicago with Peyton. Two of the top running backs of all time.

  • @raymondkolbus3186
    @raymondkolbus3186 8 месяцев назад

    I am 60 years old and I still remember Earl Campbell the running back greatest of all time absolute beast. Thank you all for an awesome fucking career even if you didn’t play for New England.

  • @paddy9449
    @paddy9449 Год назад

    EXCELLENT VID!!!!! Earl was very exciting 2 watch!!!!! EVERY time he got the ball, you thought he was GONE!!!!!!!